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Sophie Fernandes is a senior at Clarke Central High School in Athens, Ga and serves as the Managing Editor of the ODYSSEY Newsmagazine. Fernandes has been on the ODYSSEY staff since her sophomore year, starting out as a Viewpoints writer, then transitioning to Visuals staff where she developed a passion for photojournalism. Outside of ODYSSEY, she enjoys working with her Women Studies club doing women’s rights activism work.

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    A passion for photography

    by Sophie Fernandes April 18, 2017

    Managing Editor Sophie Fernandes has learned to see life through a lens after finding a passion for photojournalism.

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    SAT: Scholastic Anxiety Test

    by Sophie Fernandes February 28, 2017

    Print Managing Editor Sophie Fernandes has struggled for years with the Scholastic Aptitude Test.

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    En’gendered’ change in India

    by Sophie Fernandes February 17, 2017

    A three-day gender seminar at a sustainable farm community in Karnataka, India teaches emerging farmers more progressive views on gender. Participants left with an enlightened perspective to bring home to their communities.

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    Boiling point

    by Sophie Fernandes January 8, 2017

    Over a week out from President-Elect Donald J. Trump’s inauguration, Print Managing Editor Sophie Fernandes reflects on the election’s blatant racism against immigrants, which she is no stranger to.

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    English teachers to attend literature conference

    by Sophie Fernandes October 13, 2016

    On Nov. 17-20 the National Council of Teachers of English convention will be hosted in Atlanta. Clarke Central High School’s English department teachers plan on attending.

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    A new type of learning

    by Sophie Fernandes April 19, 2016

    Clarke Central English department teacher, Christian Barner was nominated for the Frusanna S. Booth Chair for Teachers of English and Language Arts last fall because of his strong efforts within the Student Engagement Committee.

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    Not an April Fools joke

    by Sophie Fernandes March 28, 2016

    On April 1 at 7:45 a.m., Clarke Central High School’s Media Specialists and English department teachers will be hosting a breakfast social for the CCHS staff. Going forward, each department will organize a breakfast for the school’s faculty on the first Friday of every month.

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    Review: Ziggy Blackstardust

    by Sophie Fernandes February 9, 2016

    David Bowie’s new album, “Blackstar,” was released on his birthday, Jan. 8, days before his death.

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    Tactical training

    by Sophie Fernandes January 10, 2016

    Clarke Central High School’s English teachers from all grades will be participating in a training seminar on Jan. 11 and 12 to learn how to plan lessons more efficiently. English department co-chair, Ian Altman speaks to the goals for the training.

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    Governor’s Honors Program with Dea Pool

    by Sophie Fernandes October 23, 2015

    On Oct. 20, the finalized list of Governor’s Honor Program school finalists was named. As these students prepare for the state application round, graphics and design teacher Dea Pool reflects on her experience attending Georgia’s Governor’s Honors Program and how it impacted her life forever.

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    Feminism isn’t a dirty word

    by Sophie Fernandes October 18, 2015

    Junior Sophie Fernandes speaks about her idea to begin a Women Studies club at Clarke Central and why she feels it is important.

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    Gallery: Homecoming court 2015

    by Sophie Fernandes September 28, 2015

    Before the homecoming game on September 25, the Clarke Central High School homecoming court was presented and the homecoming queen was crowned.

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    The road no one knows

    by Sophie Fernandes September 25, 2015

    Junior Mia Wilhite’s experience with homelessness has led her to make the most of every situation through unstable times.

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    Throwback Thursday Gallery: AthFest 2015

    by Sophie Fernandes August 13, 2015

    AthFest, a music and art festival in Downtown Athens, took place on June 24-28.

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    Gallery: First day back 2015

    by Sophie Fernandes August 11, 2015

    Clarke Central High School started its 2015-16 academic school year on Aug. 11.

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    Rainy regionals

    by Sophie Fernandes April 14, 2015

    The weather yet again takes a toll on Clarke Central’s tennis team; if the regional tournament can not happen this week than the team will not qualify for state.

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    Gallery: Slingshot Festival

    by Sophie Fernandes March 30, 2015

    Etienne De Rocher and Jacob Morris, Kenosha Kid, Cicada Rhythm and Nana Grizol perform in Athens, GA at the Slingshot Festival.

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    Too rainy to racquet

    by Sophie Fernandes March 23, 2015

    Clarke Central High School’s tennis teams will play four matches over the coming week due to matches that have been cancelled because of inclement weather.

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    Waka Flocka fires up Athens crowds

    by Sophie Fernandes February 27, 2015

    American rapper Waka Flocka Flame stunned concertgoers during his Feb. 25 show at the Georgia Theatre in downtown Athens.

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    SCENE! at lunch

    by Sophie Fernandes January 7, 2015

    Photos from lunch on Jan. 6.

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    News on new media center

    by Sophie Fernandes December 6, 2014

    The new Clarke Central High School media center will begin its reconstruction on Dec. 11. The new library will accommodate many beneficial resources and characteristics.

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    Fresh Voice: I’m with the band

    by Sophie Fernandes March 21, 2014

    Most babies go to sleep to lullabies like “Twinkle Twinkle Little Star” and “Rock-A- Bye Baby.”

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